Warren, RI

Interviewee Collection Sort descending Description Interviewer Date of Interview Location of Interview Affiliation
John McDonald The Fishing Industry in Newport, RI 1930-1987

John McDonald and his brother, James, have worked together as fishermen on their day dragger, a Natator, since 1948. Prior to that time, Mr. McDonald spent his childhood on the water catching eels and scalloping. During the 1940's he had extensive experience swordfish harpooning off Martha's Vineyard, Point Judith, and Block Island. Swordfish were abundant in those waters then. Now they are seldom spotted. Mr.

Jennifer Murray Warren, RI Newport Historical Society